Alas, I left SoCal in 2000, as my father was having serious health issues here in PA (he still is, so I am grateful to have moved 'home' to care for him, as much as I may miss Los Angeles) - plus by then I had long given up on the record industry as I saw the internet coming like a freight train as early as 95/96 (my nickname was 'chicken little" at the label I worked at, in fact) so I knew the career I chose was pretty much over as I knew it....
My younger brother, a former Manhattan-ite moved to Venice Beach in 2007/2008 and just recently moved to the H. Hills so I do plan on visiting him and some of my old friends this winter (fingers crossed). I will be sure to let you know as the plans come together - would love to meet up and grab a bite or drink!
thanks Taylor!